Tag: COVID-19

Air monitors research combating COVID-19

24-01-23

“Placing CO2 air monitors in public spaces, such as hospitals, schools and aged -are facilities, could play a major role in the battle against airborne respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19 […]

Update to vaccination requirements for visitors

23-09-22

As of 12.01am Friday 23 September 2022, visitors entering an aged care facility are no longer required: To show evidence of current Influenza or COVID 19 vaccinations Undertake a COVID […]

Open with Care during COVID-19

16-02-22

We are pleased that we have reached the stage at most homes where we can cautiously, and carefully, welcome visitors back, under our Open with Care program.

COVID-19 News

05-01-22

Learn more about COVID-19 news, our response, and important information for our community.

COVID-19 vaccination program

01-03-21

The nationwide program of a COVID-19 vaccination is now underway and will be rolled out in phases across South Australia to ensure priority groups can access the vaccine.

Latest COVID-19 Update 2 December 2020

02-12-20

Information current at 2 December 2020. On 1 December 2020 a new Direction from the Government came into effect for aged care homes, and as a result everyone in a […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 25 November 2020

25-11-20

Information current at 25 November 2020. Dear family and friends, Thank you very much for your continued understanding as we navigate our way through a challenging few weeks in South […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 20 November 2020, 5:30pm

20-11-20

Information current at 20 November 2020, 5:30pm. Today the government has announced a further change in Direction, based on new information that has come to light. This means that from […]

Home Care Services Update 20 November 2020

19-11-20

We want to reassure our Home Care clients and their families that we are not cancelling essential services during this time. However, there will be some changes to how we […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 19 November 2020, 6:30pm

Information current at 19 November 2020, 6:30pm. Despite our best efforts to accommodate some visitation for exceptional and compassionate reasons, we have had to cease this under the new State […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 19 November 2020

Information current at 19 November 2020. Please click here to read an update from Rob Heinjus, Executive Manager Home Care Services, about the measures we have put in place for […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 18 November 2020

18-11-20

Information current at 18 November 2020. At 12:30pm 18th November 2020, the South Australian Government announced a series of restrictions that will come into effect from midnight tonight, to be […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 17 November 2020

17-11-20

Information current at 17 November 2020. Dear family and friends, We are presented with new challenges as we carefully monitor the community outbreaks of Covid-19 across the northern suburbs and […]

Latest COVID-19 Update 16 November 2020

16-11-20

Information current at 16 November 2020. Dear family and friends, Today has presented us with new challenges as we carefully monitor the community outbreaks of COVID-19 across the northern suburbs […]

COVID-19 restrictions easing at care homes

22-06-20

On Friday 19 June 2020, the State Government amended its Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No 6) (COVID 19) Direction. This has allowed for COVID-19 restrictions easing at care […]

Visiting hours extended at residential care homes

18-05-20

On Monday 11 May 2020, an Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes During COVID-19 was released, with details including visiting hours extended.

Have you had your flu vaccination?

23-04-20

With peak flu season approaching, medical experts are advising that everyone aged six months and over need to have a flu vaccination this year.

Keep up to date with COVID-19 information

06-03-20

Helping Hand is working with our entire community to keep those in our care safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.